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Wanna see something cool? This is a seamless transition of 10 decades of beauty trends in less than 90 seconds!

Cut Video’s “100 Years of Beauty in 1 Minute” takes a model through 10 transformations, revealing the hair and makeup styles of years past. The clip speeds by quickly, but it takes a team of styling professionals to mold a pretty girl into each decade’s beauty standard.

As the looks range from the bobbed pin curls and cupid lips of the 1920s to the bouffant and crimson smile of the 1950s, the video also explores popular expressions of femininity. A woman in the 1960s might sport a peace sign along with bright blue eye shadow, and a more recent style of glossy lips likely demanded a selfie in 2010.

It’s no secret that hair and makeup styles evolve over the years, and we’re broadly influenced by popular media, conforming to certain trends to fit in. But with the stance on what is considered beautiful changing so drastically every 10 years or so, maybe we can hold off on jumping on each and every fashion bandwagon. As someone who irreparably fried her hair, I recommend not beating your appearance into submission simply for a style that will fade. Also, that picture of you sticking out your tongue and making a horn symbol with your hand could haunt you on the Internet forever.

As for today’s beauty standards? Looks like they don’t mean much, and they’re likely to mean even less tomorrow.

Spring is right around the corner Kittens! Rebena is looking forward to the all mighty Spring equinox. Aahh, a temperate season. Trends of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. The beginning of Spring (in the Toronto fashion world) marks the kick off of Toronto Fashion week and the Vintage Clothing show. Will Rebena see you there wearing icy pastels? All of those pretty muted blushes, mints, violets and blues. Shiny satin and shimmery iterations give Spring pastels a fresh feel. Perhaps we will find you playing up the other side of the ’90s coin, with luxurious minimalism. If you hop on that “J Crew” minimalist trend, why not add some tame tribal touches to those sophisticated silhouettes for a lil’ sass-a-frass. Be sure to give your bestie, Molly Ringwald, a call and hit the salon together in your Moms 1980’s low-heeled pumps. Warm up your hair by popping in this seasons rose-gold colored highlights. After all, rose gold will flatter every complexion. In the accessory world, take off those arm stacks and now make your ears the party. Rebena will be pointing at your ear cuffs, unique earrings and funky piercings. Of course, when we point out your ear candy, our pretty paws will be adorned with high-shine metallic finishes. Finally, in a short four days, we’ll be winking off our frosty affair with Father Winter with our radiant bronze lashes. Think Spring! If you’re looking for good Spring trends that will last you a lifetime – Filthy Rebena has gotcha covered with our good, quality thrift. It’s kind to your wallet and kind to the planet. Mee-yooww!Instagram – Tumblr – Facebook – Etsy – Twitter – YouTube – Six